ACCOUNTANT II: Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) provides a complete package of University-related financial services that ultimately contributes to the compilation of the University financial statements and the related reporting cycle to the CSU Chancellor's Office and the California State Controller's Office. Under general supervision of the Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting, the Accountant II independently performs complex professional level accounting tasks that are informed by a thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Accountant II is integral in continuous evaluation of existing operational practices and adaptation that may be necessary to maintain compliance with ever changing general and governmental accounting standards. The incumbent will apply knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of the accounting profession; classifying, examining, and analyzing financial transactions, as well as advanced proficiencies with spreadsheet applications, querying data analysis tools, and general ledger of multi-module integrated accounting systems. Responsibilities include month-end close, which entails correction and reconciliation of University financial transactions, auxiliary enterprise fund accounting, providing guidance for accounting problems and application of accounting standards for both colleagues in the FAR department as well as financial budget representatives in campus departments.
ACCOUNTANT III: Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) provides a complete package of University-related financial services that ultimately contributes to the compilation of the University financial statements and the related reporting cycle to the CSU Chancellor's Office and the California State Controller's Office. Working independently, under general direction of the Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting, the Accountant III independently performs complex professional level accounting tasks that are informed by a comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Accountant III is integral in continuous evaluation of existing operational practices and adaptation that may be necessary to maintain compliance with ever changing general and governmental accounting standards. The incumbent will apply knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of the accounting profession; classifying, examining, and analyzing financial transactions, as well as advanced proficiencies with spreadsheet applications, querying data analysis tools, and general ledger of multi-module integrated accounting systems. Responsibilities include month-end close, which entails correction and reconciliation of University financial transactions, auxiliary enterprise fund accounting, providing guidance for accounting problems and application of accounting standards for both colleagues in the FAR department as well as financial budget representatives in campus departments.
Requirements :
ACCOUNTANT II:
Equivalent to two years of professional level accounting experience.
AND
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field OR a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
ACCOUNTANT III:
Equivalent to five years of professional level accounting experience.
AND
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field OR a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.